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Sorry if this should be a new thread but im new so please cut me some slack. this is along the same lines
If the drop goal attempt is touched by a defending player trying to deflect the ball, but it still goes over the sticks, is it a successful drop goal or played back by a defending player scrum 5 meter.
Firstly, welcome to Rugbyrefs.com.
In answer to your question, Yes, it is a successful dropped goal. Peep!! 3 points
Defending player touching the ball is irrelevant.
Attacking player... different story
9.A.2 KICK AT GOAL - SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
(a) If after the ball is kicked, it touches the ground or any team-mate of the kicker, a goal cannot be scored.